Okay, I have a question!
Okay, I have a question! Last summer I received cortisone shots in both feet for PF. It worked super well for 4 months and slowly stopped working, which I know is normal. However…
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Wondering if anyone has experienced this and whether or not to go to urgent care.
Wondering if anyone has experienced this and whether or not to go to urgent care. So I had plantar fascitis for months got a cortisone injection and it seemed to settle. Well…
Has anyone had success with a cortisone injection for a torn plantar fascia?
Has anyone had success with a cortisone injection for a torn plantar fascia? I'd love to hear about your experience. Thank you.
What are people's experience with cortisone injections for PF?
What are people's experience with cortisone injections for PF?
I had a cortisone injection in my right foot 2 wks ago.
I had a cortisone injection in my right foot 2 wks ago. I had 1 week of some relief. I will have 2 more injections done tomorrow in the top of my foot by an xray machine. Has anyone…
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping!
I've been doing this for few days so far and I think it's actually helping! PF since last July. I'm using a massage gun in this exact area. Crossing fingers that it's the holy grail…
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now.
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now. I have tried a night splint, 8 shockwave treatments, 5 osteopath visits, orthopedic insoles, stretching…
For people who have tried softwave/shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis how many treatments did you do?
For people who have tried softwave/shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis how many treatments did you do?
I found the cure for PF from this group so I'm going to keep sharing it.
I found the cure for PF from this group so I'm going to keep sharing it. To be transparent, I was not back in my shoe the same day. But I might be a slow healer. I hope you all find…
I had surgery nov 3.
I had surgery nov 3. The one where he cut the bone and reset it. I had a set back and it added recovery time. I got out of the walking boot tuesday but it hurts to walk and my foot is…
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far.
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far. Surgery was 12/5, stitches removed 12/18, and pin removed 1/13. My pain and swelling have been minimal even when my stitches…
Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery?
Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I'm starting to get irritation…
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure.
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure. I discovered something during recovery from bunion fusion and hammer-toe surgery that might help others dealing with…
Round 2 for me earlier today.
Round 2 for me earlier today. Right foot akin & scarf osteotomy. Also left foot, well, this foot had a scarf osteotomy in September 25 but not an akin, he thought ligament tightening…
Bilateral scarf/akin surgery booked for the 9th of feb....
Bilateral scarf/akin surgery booked for the 9th of feb.... I am so excited .. who has had this surgery?? any tips??
It's worth it in the end.
It's worth it in the end. I had scarf, akin, weil osteotomies in November 2024, 16 months ago. Although I would say that I still get some tenderness after a long run, it is slowly…
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing?
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing? I'm 7 weeks out from lapiplasty and this spot on the main incision just will not heal. I'm doing daily dry dressing changes…
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot.
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot. I had a f/u with my doctor today and she gave me a boot and told me to walk 50% of the time. I was very scared to put…
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them?
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them? Podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon? I have 2 medical opinions so far. Podiatrist took and x-ray and examined…
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026.
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026. I am still in a lot of pain n some days are worse then others. I us a knee scooter to b able to get to the bathroom. Told…
Urea. I've had great success with my current routine Jublia, tea tree and castor oil. But I'd like to take it…
Urea. I've had great success with my current routine Jublia, tea tree and castor oil. But I'd like to take it up a notch and thin my thick nails. Has anyone used urea cream with…
Just saw a sponsored ad that looks very interesting.
Just saw a sponsored ad that looks very interesting. It's a topical of itraconazole and terbinafine with DMSO to aid in absorption. I took terbinafine in the past and I had issues…
So here is my story, I have had PF for about 20 months in both feet.
So here is my story, I have had PF for about 20 months in both feet. Tried every gimmick offered and nothing worked. Had cortisone shots last November and helped a little. I got a…
I'm supposed to use my foot boot for an hour twice a day for my diagnosed Fasciitis of the heel and I have been.
I'm supposed to use my foot boot for an hour twice a day for my diagnosed Fasciitis of the heel and I have been. I believe my heel is actually bruised rather than having Plantar…
Shoe recommendations for flat feet.
Shoe recommendations for flat feet. I'd love to find some PF friendly shoes that have a wide toe box etc. I see a lot of mixed opinions on using shoes with arch support vs without…
Question for those who have had minimally invasive on both feet - how would you compare the two recoveries?
Question for those who have had minimally invasive on both feet - how would you compare the two recoveries? Was recovery the second time the same, more painful, or less painful than…
I bought Hoka x-wide Clifton from running store after surgery...
I bought Hoka x-wide Clifton from running store after surgery... Are these wide toe box enough?
I have plantar fasciitis since last december in my left foot with 3 mm heel spur.
I have plantar fasciitis since last december in my left foot with 3 mm heel spur. I don't know if there's a tear because the doc only did an X-ray. However, my sole had been hurting…
I had my first shockwave treatment on my left heel but it didn't hurt at all.
I had my first shockwave treatment on my left heel but it didn't hurt at all. I was under the impression that shockwave hurts. Has anyone else had it not hurt? Even my podiatrist was…
7 days post washing my foot.
7 days post washing my foot. I can see it healing. Thank you bunion family for encouraging to wash. Someone said washing will help with healing, i been using antibacterial soap…